Sibling Rivalry: Chapter Nine – Solution

Across the street from the Ponyville Library, a pair of amber eyes trained themselves on the tree-like building before her.

Apple Bloom sat at the outdoor cafe. Her lips wrapped around a straw as she slowly drank her strawberry milkshake.

As she watched the front door of the library, part of her hoped to earn a cutie mark in spying. But her main priority was her best friend.

Eventually, the door cracked open, and a young white unicorn trotted out. Apple Bloom quickly ducked behind the table, and hoped Sweetie Belle hadn’t spotted her. Then she remembered something. Looking up, she quickly reached a hoof over her head, and brushed back her giant pink bow.

The young filly continued to train her eyes on the unicorn as she pranced away from the building. A smile of abject joy was on Sweetie Belle’s face, and it caused her best friend’s heart to develop a hairline crack.

Once the filly was out of sight, Apple Bloom chugged the rest of her beverage and ran across the street.

Spike closed the door behind his girlfriend, and quickly walked back to the centre of the room, as Pinkie Pie hopped in from the kitchen, enthusiastic and joyful.

The pink pony blinked several times before she replied, “Oh, um… I don’t know.”

Just then, the door slammed open and a young yellow filly stood in the doorway.

“Uh… hi Apple Bloom,” the dragon responded.

She walked right up to Spike and pointed a hoof right in his face. “If you hurt my best friend, or her sister, I’ll make sure you hurt just as much.” She held her position for several seconds, before finally continuing. “Got it!?”